Aboriginal Children's and Development Trainee​/Practitioner

Aboriginal Children's Health and Development Trainee/Practitioner

Job no: 921326
Work type: Full time
Location: South East
Categories: Community and Social Services, Child, Aged and Disability Care, Aboriginal Health

• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Country Health Connect
• Position based in Mount Gambier
• Salary:
  • $67,589 - $72,033 p.a | OPS3
  • $76,561 - $80,256 p.a | OPS4
• Temporary Full Time working over a 5-day roster up to 30 June 2026
• Eligibility:
  Open to Everyone

Please note that as this position is multi-classed as either an OPS3 or OPS4, the classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is considered essential.

Take on a rewarding role where you’ll directly impact the health and development outcomes of Aboriginal children. As part of the Child Health and Development (CHAD) team, you’ll deliver culturally appropriate care, early childhood therapy, and community-based support. This role provides a unique opportunity to work closely with families, Allied Health Practitioners, Nurses, and Medical staff, helping children thrive and ensuring access to essential health services across community clinics, home visits, and education settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with Aboriginal children, families, and communities to improve access to health services.
• Support families in obtaining referrals and connecting with community supports.
• Deliver culturally safe and responsive health and development care for Aboriginal children.
• Assist in promoting children’s social and emotional wellbeing.
• Contribute to evidence-based practice that meets the needs of Aboriginal children and families.
• Participate in community clinics, home visits, education settings, and Aboriginal Health/Community Controlled Health Services.
• Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of health education programs (Practitioner level).
• Contribute to policies, procedures, and practice standards within the team (Practitioner level).

Who Are We Looking For?

• Do you have a strong interest in early childhood health and development?
• Are you committed to culturally safe practices and working with Aboriginal families and communities?
• Do you take pride in supporting children’s wellbeing and providing high-quality care?
• Are you adaptable, reliable, and motivated to contribute as part of a collaborative health team?
• Are you willing to learn and develop your skills through hands-on experience and training?

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Team Culture:
  Supportiveandinclusiveteam environment where everyone is valued,respected,and empowered to contribute to improving the health of our community
• Access salary packaging benefits in addition to annual salary, superannuation, and leave loading – watch a short video about salary packaging .
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available (seeSA Health Careers - Relocation support for more information)
• Wellbeinginitiatives:
  
  Supporting you with access to mental health resources, EAP, flexible work options, and wellbeing activities that promote balance, resilience, and a healthy workplace

Our Organisation

We serve a population of over 67,000 people in the Limestone Coast, as well as residents from Western Victoria. We employ over 1400 people, with 1.2% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and we are also supported by a team of approximately 600 hardworking volunteers.

The LCLHN delivers a wide range of health care services to communities across the south-east of South Australia, from the Victorian border to the iconic coastline.

The region is renowned for its world-class wine, spectacularbeachesand outdoor adventures, offering a life and career in balance like no other:

• Relaxed, affordable living witha strong senseof community.
• Access to…